Chris Pagnani, MD

About

Instructor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital (2012-Present), Supervisor for Residents in Psychiatry at Jefferson Hospital (2012-Present), Founder & Medical Director of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates and Board Member of Uplift: The Center for Grieving Children (2024- Present). Dr. Pagnani offers online virtual Psychiatric Appointments throughout PA, NJ, NY, DE and others. Areas of expertise include Mood Disorders (such as Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Affective Disorder), Anxiety Disorders (such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, OCD and Panic), ADHD and Substance User Disorders.

Dr. Pagnani has received numerous "Top Doc" Awards, has appeared on Good Day Philadelphia providing expert commentary on topics within the Mental Health Field, has been interviewed by Media Outlets such as Discover Magazine, KYW News Radio, Newsweek, Newsbreak and POPSUGAR. His commentary has additionally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer and other local publications.

List the treatments and procedures you offer:

Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Management and Second Opinions.
In-office Psychiatric Evaluations.
Online Medication Management appointments.

Awards or Certifications

Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2012 - Present)
Instructor: Johns Hopkins Hospital for Department of Psychiatry (2012 - Present)
Supervisor: Jefferson University Hospital for Department of Psychiatry (2012 - Present)
Chief Resident of Psychiatry: Johns Hopkins Hospital 2011 - 2012
"Top Doc" Suburban Life Magazine 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
"Top Doc" Mainline Today Magazine 2024
"Preferred Provider" - WebMD 2024, 2025
"Patient's Choice" - WebMD 2024, 2025 (Award is Limited to 3 Psychiatrists in Philadelphia area)

What's your background, education and training?

Bachelor's of Science - Vanderbilt University.

Medical Degree (MD) - Jefferson Medical College.

Adult Residency in Psychiatry - The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Hours of operation

Monday through Thursday 9AM-8PM. Friday 9-5PM. Saturday 10-3PM.

Insurances Accepted

Fee-for-service provider.

If you have out-of-network reimbursement with your insurance plan, we will be happy to supply invoices for services rendered and bills paid, so that patients may submit for partial reimbursement to their insurance companies. Call for information. Patients may also use HSA accounts for our services.